GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Division Problem - Explained

The video tutorial explains how Tanya needs to buy chocolate bars for 130 children, with each child receiving one bar. Since each packet contains 8 bars, the task is to determine the minimum number of packets required. The calculation involves dividing 130 by 8, resulting in 16 full packets with a remainder, necessitating the purchase of 17 packets. The tutorial also discusses the allocation of marks for understanding the division, remainder, and the necessity of buying whole packets.

How many children need to receive a chocolate bar?

• 120

• 130

• 140

• 150

How many chocolate bars are there in each packet?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 8

What is the first step in calculating the number of packets needed?

• Multiply the number of children by the number of bars per packet

• Divide the number of children by the number of bars per packet

• Add the number of children to the number of bars per packet

• Subtract the number of bars per packet from the number of children

What is the remainder when 130 is divided by 8?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many packets does Tanya need to buy to ensure all children receive a chocolate bar?

• 18

• 17

• 16

• 15